Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 20,963 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $3,036,000.
Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX) in the 4th quarter, according to the latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 20,963 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, which had a value of about $3,036,000 at the time of the filing. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors have also sold or adjusted their stakes in CVX.
IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Chevron in the 4th quarter, valued at $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron during the 3rd quarter, which was valued at approximately $29,000. Fairway Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Chevron by 75.9% during the 4th quarter. After acquiring an additional 88 shares last quarter, Fairway Wealth LLC now has 204 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at $30,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Chevron during the 3rd quarter, valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, RPg Family Wealth Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Chevron during the 3rd quarter, valued at $31,000.
Institutional investors hold 72.42% of the company's stock.
Several brokerages have recently commented on CVX. Raymond James decreased its price target on Chevron from $180.00 to $175.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a Monday, February 3rd report. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $175.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a Monday, February 3rd report. Wells Fargo & Company dropped its price target on shares of Chevron from $188.00 to $184.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Citigroup increased shares of Chevron from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and increased its price target for the company from $145.00 to $185.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, Piper Sandler decreased its price objective on shares of Chevron from $184.00 to $173.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a Friday, December 19th research report. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $174.13.
As of Tuesday morning, shares of CVX traded at $165.93, up 0.6%.
Virtu Financial LLC's purchase of a new position in Chevron comes as the energy sector has been performing well in recent months. As of December 31st, 2023, Virtu Financial LLC's portfolio holdings totaled $1,000,000,000 or more. The fund's other holdings included new positions in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META). The fund's holdings in iShares CORE U.S. Real Estate (NYSE:IVRE) and iShares Select Dividend (NYSE:DVY) were reduced.
Chevron is a leading energy company that operates in various sectors of the industry, including oil and gas exploration and production, refining and marketing, and chemicals. The company is committed to providing clean energy solutions and reducing its environmental footprint.
